Join a dynamic team in one of the world’s most liveable cities, working within the ACT Public Service to support the Canberra community.

This role offers the opportunity to make a daily impact on population health outcomes. The Chief Health Officer provides high-level strategic, technical, and operational leadership across ACT Government, overseeing population health policy and services in a small, innovative jurisdiction.

Leading the Population Health Division, the role focuses on improving community health through prevention, health promotion, environmental change, and risk mitigation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Managing ACT Health’s response to public health incidents and emergencies
• Acting as the authoritative spokesperson on population health matters, and driving strategic initiatives across prevention, promotion, and Territory-wide programs

The role ensures effective policy direction, coordination of health protection activities, and delivery of major government-funded programs. It also prioritises improving outcomes for vulnerable populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, while maintaining system readiness for emerging health risks.

The position includes statutory responsibilities, participation in an after-hours on-call roster, and may be affected by organisational changes.

Applicants must hold appropriate medical registration and specialist qualifications, and complete required checks and credentialling.

This is a temporary role until March 2027, with a merit pool for future vacancies.

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